SCORE UTV Rules

SCORE UTV Rules
Updated 7.31.14
UTV PRO CLASS – Numbers 1900 to 1949
The UTV Pro Class vehicles are built using production UTV’s, manufactured by
registered companies that issue VIN numbers. Units must have been series produced in
quantities of at least 500 units within a 12 month period, and be readily available to the
general public. UTV’s must have two seats. A driver and navigator are required.
UTV SPORTSMAN UNLIMITED CLASS – Numbers 1950 to 1999 The UTV sportsman
unlimited class is an open UTV class. Engine swaps, frame cutting and full tube chassis
are allowed but not required in this class. UTVs must have two seats. A driver and
navigator are required.
SCORE general and competition regulations listed on pages 3 to 43 of the current
SCORE rule book must be followed for SCORE events.
GENERAL REGULATIONS
Entrants in this class shall comply with all applicable general regulations.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS
All parts called out for this class shall remain in their stock shape, size, and
configuration unless otherwise stated herein.
Note: The CR abbreviations listed under this class refer to cross reference listings in
the Competition Regulations section of the current SCORE rulebook. These crossreferenced listings are part of the class rules. Where a conflict occurs between the
cross-referenced listing and a rule contained under this class, the rule listed here has
precedence. All rules for this class will be in effect for three (3) years
UTV PRO and SPORTSMAN UNLIMITED CLASS RULES
SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
All suspension mounting points must remain the stock design, and remain in the stock
location as delivered from the factory. However they may be reinforced for strength. Any
suspension point mounted with a single bolt, may be changed to two bolt mount design.
Either side of the original pivot points may be used to remount the 2 suspension points.
WIDTH AND LENGTH
The maximum width of the Pro and Sportsman UTV class is 77”. This is measured from
outside of tire to outside of tire. The Pro UTV class overall wheelbase from spindle to
spindle can be increased up to 8” over stock dimension. The max wheelbase for the
UTV sportsman unlimited class is 125”.
TORSION SYSTEM
The only torsion system that is acceptable is a coil-over shock.
CR-10 SHOCK ABSORBERS AND BUMP STOPS
There must be at least one and only one shock per wheel in working condition at the
start of the race. Shock absorber mounting points may be moved. Suspension bump
stops must be of the solid type. NOTE: The UTV Sportsman Unlimited class currently
allows two shocks per wheel.
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CR-11 SECONDARY SUSPENSION
Secondary suspension systems are not allowed.
CR-12 WHEELS AND TIRES
Maximum tire size is 30” outside diameter. No multiple tires permitted.
STEERING AND BRAKE COMPONENTS
CR-14 STEERING
Steering system is open. Power steering is allowed. Turning or steering brakes are not
allowed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CR-17 BATTERIES
Batteries must be securely mounted with metal attachments. No wet cell batteries
allowed. Batteries may be located in the driver’s compartment but must be fully
surrounded with aluminum or sheet metal.
CR-18 LIGHTS
All UTV’S must have a minimum of two taillights, two brake lights, one rear facing
amber light and one rear facing blue light. The blue light is an attempt to identify the
slower moving UTV class of vehicles, so that faster class vehicles will be able to
recognize that they are approaching a slower vehicle.
SCORE rules state that all safety lights must be on and working at all times. The stock
headlights and switch are acceptable as the required headlights. The amber lights,
taillights, and blue lights must be connected to the ignition switch, (connecting straight
to the battery switch, if the vehicle is so equipped is acceptable), and remain on during
the entire race.
ENGINE, TRANSMISSION AND DRIVELINE
CR-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE DISPLACEMENT
All UTV Pro Class vehicles must use stock engine cases and cylinder heads. The UTV
Sportsman Unlimited class will allow street bike or snowmobile engine swaps.
Maximum engine displacement is 1000 cc (61.023 cu. in.) and applies to both UTV
classes. Engine displacement and location may be checked by SCORE at any time.
SCORE reserves the right to mark engine blocks prior to an event and confiscate
engines after the race. All vehicles must use the same fuel delivery system as stock and
designed by factory. Electric fuel pumps are allowed.
CR-24 ENGINE REPLACEMENT
No vehicle including Motorcycles, Quads and UTVs may replace an engine during an
event. (Closed course events excepted). Motorcycle, Quad and UTV engine cases are
considered to be engine blocks and may not be replaced, although internal parts (gears,
clutches, etc.) may be replaced. SCORE may mark engine blocks and/or cases.
CR-25 TRANSMISSION
UTV Pro Class must use the stock transmission and clutch design. The stock rear
differential must be used. UTV Sportsman Unlimited class transmission and clutch is
open. Differentials are not required in the UTV Sportsman Unlimited class.
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CR-30 FLUID COOLERS
Oil coolers, transmission coolers and radiators located ahead of the driver and co-driver
or in the passenger compartment must have a shroud that will prevent liquids from
blowing back or leaking onto the driver and or co-driver in the event of a rupture or
leakage. All hoses running through the passenger compartment must be shielded. Steel
braided hoses do not constitute a shield.
VEHICLE SAFETY EQUIPMENT
CR-33 ROLL CAGES
All roll cages designed and constructed with one front vertical hoop and one rear
vertical hoop, two interconnecting top bars, two rear down braces, one diagonal brace
and all necessary gussets. The two top interconnecting bars must be placed as far to
the outside of the top part of the front and rear hoops as possible. Rear down braces
and diagonal brace must angle a minimum of 30 degrees from vertical. At the bottom of
the diagonal brace there must be a cross member of the same size tubing material and
dimensions as the hoop. All roll cage components (hoops, braces, gussets, etc.) must
have a minimum of 3 inches clearance from the component to the vehicle occupant’s
helmets when occupants are in their normal riding positions. Roll cages must be
securely mounted to vehicle frame. All intersecting points must be gusseted and braced.
Cab or body mounted roll cages must be bolted through the body structure and be
attached by use of a minimum of two 0.1875 inch thick plates, one on each side of
body, and bolts must be 0.375 inch diameter SAE grade 8 or equivalent quality. Welding
of cab or body mounted roll cages to body structure is strictly prohibited. Roll cage
terminal ends must be attached to a frame or body member that will support maximum
impact and not shear or allow more than 1.5 inches of movement in the cage terminal
end.
HCR-35 SAFETY NETS
All vehicles must have window nets covering drivers and passengers sides in case of a
rollover. Window nets must be mounted on the inside.
CR-36 SEATING
All vehicles must use seats designed specifically for racing applications manufactured
by a recognized racing seat manufacturer. Stock seats must be completely removed. All
seats must be securely mounted to frame of vehicle and be properly reinforced in such
a manner as to keep seat from moving in relationship to the frame. Adjustable track seat
mounts must be securely mounted as to not allow any lateral or vertical movement.
Head and neck restraints designed and installed to prevent whiplash are mandatory on
all vehicles. Restraints must be a headrest constructed of at least 2” thick padding and
be approximately 36 square inches in area. All portions of the roll bar or bracing that
might come into contact with the vehicles occupant’s helmets must be padded.
GENERAL VEHICLE COMPONENTS
CR-37 DRIVERS COMPARTMENT
Doors must have “X”, “A” or “Ladder” design bracing in door area. “X”, “A” or “Ladder”
designs must use same size and wall thickness of tubing as the roll cage. Doors that
latch or open and close are not allowed.
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CR-39 FIREWALLS
All vehicles must have an all metal firewall separating the driver’s compartment from the
danger of fire from fuel supplies. Rear mounted fuel cells require a minimum firewall
which must be liquid tight and must extend at least 6 inches above the top of the fuel
cell covering from side to side. Any hole placed in the firewall for structure members,
lines, etc. must be no larger than absolutely necessary. Stock UTV engine covers meet
the engine firewall requirement for the UTV Pro class; however a fuel container firewall
separator is still necessary. All vehicles must have a fuel filler splash guard. The intent
of the splash guard is to keep fuel from being splashed on the driver and co-driver while
being refueled.
CR-42 FLOORBOARDS
Stock UTV floorboards are acceptable. Although adding extra protection made of steel
or aluminum is highly recommended.
CR-43 BUMPERS
All vehicles must have a rear bumper secured to frame using minimum 1.5” tubing.
Ends must be capped and rounded to prevent any sharp edges. Bumpers and nerf bars
must be designed in a way as to reasonably inhibit two vehicles from becoming locked
together. A safe front and rear bumper is required on all vehicles. No hazardous front or
rear bumpers, nerf bars, frame heads or other objects protruding from vehicles are
permitted.
CR-48 CHASSIS AND BODY
All UTV vehicles must utilize the stock chassis (frame) and maintain stock appearance.
The stock chassis is defined as the main lower rails running along the inner sides of the
UTV and the front and rear tubes that connect them. The stock chassis may be
strengthened by using tubing and/or flat plate gussets for durability and strength, but
must retain the stock width, length, and configuration. The stock UTV cage cannot be
used because no bolt-on connections to chassis are allowed. All joints must be welded
and attached to frame securely. All body parts must remain on the vehicle (accidental
damage excluded) during the entire length of the race.
The roof and doors must be covered with sheet metal or aluminum.
The UTV Sportsman Unlimited class may cut, lengthen or shorten the stock frame and
full tube frames are allowed but must be approved by the SCORE UTV Tech Director.
CR-50 IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS
Competition vehicle numbers are assigned by SCORE. All vehicles in competition must
display the official SCORE decal on both sides of the vehicle. All vehicles in competition
must be identified with the correct class vehicle numbers (Pro 1900-1949 & Sportsman
Unltd 1950-1999). Number colors must contrast to their background.
Side numbers must be 8” high with 1” stroke width.
Front numbers must be 4”high.
Rear numbers must be 6” high.
NOTE: Number plates are required to display numbers.
Edited 7/31/2014
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